Message
Name lookup is being blocked
Name lookup is being blocked: what the ForestVPN message cp.dns_blocked means, why it appears and what to do about it.
Updated October 11, 2026
The app says: "Name lookup is being blocked."
What it means
The app could not turn ForestVPN's server names into addresses on this network.
What to do
Try a different network, such as mobile data.
Why it happens
The network's name service refuses or hides the lookup. A backup route does not help with this one.
Where you see it
The ForestVPN apps show this message on the connection screen, and in a notification when it affects your connection. The code is cp.dns_blocked.